Special Notice SOTF VSFB Industry Day.pdf
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This is a Special Notice announcing an Industry Day for upcoming military construction opportunities at Vandenberg Space Force Base under the Other Transaction Authority.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District is soliciting for FY28 Progressive Design-Build (PDB) and FY27 Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) military construction projects with a total estimated magnitude of $375 million and a performance period estimated at TBD calendar days. Five projects comprise the overall scope: Telecommunication Lines South Base to North Base ($13.2 million), Improve Road and Infrastructure to Space Launch Complex 5 ($13.3 million), South Base Entry Control Facility ($65 million), Consolidated Air Traffic Control Tower, Fire Station 41, and Base Operations Facility ($152 million), and Sentinel Re-Entry Vehicle Facility ($110 million). All projects are classified under NAICS code 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. The projects will be combined into three separate OTA agreements: OTA-PDB for Telecom, SLC5, and ECF (one agreement); OTA-PDB for ATCT (one agreement); and OTA-CMAR for ReEntry Vehicle Facility (one agreement). The Government does not intend to award all three agreements to a single party and will select the most qualified candidates. Minimum capabilities required include previous experience with projects of similar magnitude and complexity. The scope of work includes comprehensive infrastructure modernizations, extensive renovations, plumbing replacements, capacity expansions, creation of new administrative and collaborative spaces, horizontal improvements of roads and utility lines, and construction of an Entry Control Facility, Consolidated Air Traffic Control Tower, Fire Station, and Base Operations facility.
The Industry Day will be held on October 22, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time at the Courtyard by Marriott in San Luis Obispo, California. Registration closes October 14, 2026, at 11:59 PM at https://forging-future.eventbrite.com. The acquisition strategy involves a two-step streamlined competitive selection process: Step 1 requires submission of a Statement of Qualifications (white papers) with down-selection of up to three companies per agreement, and Step 2 involves pitch meetings with final selection of one company per agreement to proceed with agreement negotiations. Post-award Phase 1 includes design and pre-construction services, and Post-award Phase 2 includes final design and construction. This notice does not constitute a solicitation or request for proposals and does not obligate the Government to award an agreement. The Government will not reimburse costs incurred by interested parties in participation or submission of questions or feedback.
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This is a SPECIAL NOTICE for information and planning purposes only to announce an Industry Day regarding upcoming competition for USACE Los Angeles District Progressive Design-Build (PDB) and Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) projects under 10 U.S.C. § 2808a Other Transaction Authority (OTA) at Vandenberg Space Force Base.
The purpose of this notice is to provide interested parties with preliminary project information, an overview of the anticipated acquisition strategy, and an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback during Industry Day prior to the release of the Program Solicitations.
This notice does not constitute a solicitation or request for proposals and does not obligate the Government to issue a solicitation or award an agreement. No agreement will be awarded as a result of this notice. The Government will not reimburse any costs incurred by interested parties in connection with participation in Industry Day or submission of related questions or feedback.
The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District (SPL) has been tasked to solicit and award FY28 PDB and an FY27 CMAR military construction OTAs for Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) in Santa Barbara County, California.
Project Scope:
The MILCON project work, briefly described below, includes but is not limited to, the following:
The scope of work spans multiple facilities at VSFB. The work includes comprehensive infrastructure modernizations, including extensive renovations (complete floor-to-ceiling modernizations, plumbing replacements, capacity expansions, etc.), creation of new administrative and collaborative spaces, horizontal improvements of roads, infrastructure, utility and telecommunication lines, as well as the creation of an Entry Control Facility and a Consolidated Air Traffic Control Tower, Fire Station, and Base Operations facility.
The Government invites interested parties, either singularly or as part of an assembled team, to participate in Industry Day. The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction.
The total estimated magnitude of all these projects is: $375 million.
The total contract performance period is estimated at TBD calendar days.
Project Overview
This notification is servicing the following five (5) Projects:
Project Title: Telecommunication Lines South Base to North Base
• Location: Vandenberg Space Force Base
• Agency: USACE, Los Angeles District
• NAICS Code: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
• Project Program Amount: $13.2 Million
Project Title: Improve Road and Infrastructure to Space Launch Complex 5 (SLC5)
• Location: Vandenberg Space Force Base
• Agency: USACE, Los Angeles District
• NAICS Code: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
• Project Program Amount: $13.3 Million
Project Title: South Base Entry Control Facility (ECF)
• Location: Vandenberg Space Force Base
• Agency: USACE, Los Angeles District
• NAICS Code: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
• Project Program Amount: $65 Million
Project Title: Consolidated Air Traffic Control Tower, Fire Station 41, and Base Operations Facility (ATCT)
• Location: Vandenberg Space Force Base
• Agency: USACE, Los Angeles District
• NAICS Code: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
• Project Program Amount: $152 Million
Project Title: Sentinel Re-Entry Vehicle Facility (RSRV)
• Location: Vandenberg Space Force Base
• Agency: USACE, Los Angeles District
• NAICS Code: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
• Project Program Amount: $110 Million
The aforementioned projects will be combined and awarded into the following OTA agreements:
#1. OTA-PDB: Telecom, SLC5 and ECF will be awarded as one agreement.
#2. OTA-PDB: ATCT will be awarded as one agreement.
#3. OTA-CMAR: ReEntry Vehicle Facility will be awarded as one agreement.
It is NOT the intent to award all three of the above-mentioned agreements to one party. All agreements will be awarded to the most qualified candidates.
Minimum capabilities required include previous experience of projects similar in magnitude and in complexity.
Industry Day
a. The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers intends to conduct an Industry Day on 22 October 2026 at 09:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time to provide an overview of the anticipated project, acquisition strategy, and anticipated requirements. This event will provide interested parties with an opportunity to gain additional insight into the proposed Progressive Design-Build (PDB) and Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) approaches under the Other Transaction (OT) framework, ask questions, and provide input in advance of the release of the program solicitations.
b. General questions from industry participants will be permitted during the Industry Day;
however, all discussions and responses provided during the event are considered unofficial and are for informational purposes only. Statements made during the Industry Day do not constitute a commitment, authorization, or binding guidance related to the future Program Solicitation. Official Questions and Answers (Q&A) will be accepted and addressed following the release of the Program Solicitation.
This Industry Day will be conducted in person at Courtyard by Marriott, 1605 Calle Joaquin Road, in San Luis Obispo, California 93405, phone (805)786-4200. Parking onsite is $15.00.
The event will run from 9AM – 5PM. Check-in for the event will commence at 8:00 AM.
Breakfast/Lunch will not be provided.
Registration is at: https://forging-future.eventbrite.com
Register as soon as possible if you are interested in attending. Space is limited.
Registration will close on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Acquisition Strategy (Pre-Award)
The USACE anticipates using a streamlined competitive selection process:
Step 1 - White Papers: Interested parties will submit a Statement of Qualifications. The Government intends to down-select up to three Companies to proceed to Step 2 for each agreement.
Step 2 - Pitches: Selected Companies will participate in pitch meetings. One company will be selected for each of the three (3) proposed agreements to proceed with agreement negotiations. The specific award and post-award procedures for the Progressive Design- Build (PDB) and Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) agreements will be addressed in each of the Program Solicitations.
Award
These agreements will be awarded to the most qualified businesses to provide design development, preconstruction services, and construction. Post-award Phase 1 includes Design and Pre-construction services, and Post-award Phase 2 includes the final design and construction.
The specifics about the award process will be explained in full at the Industry Day.
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